If you are planning to apply for a U.S. visa in 2025, you’ll want to pay close attention to new visa changes that may impact your travel plans.
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses new rules for nonimmigrant visa applicants starting in April and explains how you can prepare for these changes ahead of time.
The new rules are part of the Trump administration’s new policies to increase vetting and enhance the security screening of noncitizens seeking visas to travel to the United States.
To learn more about these new changes please keep on watching this video.
Overview
Since taking office, the Trump administration has been aggressively working to reduce U.S. legal immigration to the United States. New changes in the visa application process will hinder entry for those who are unprepared.
Beginning April 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will implement stricter regulations for nonimmigrant visa applicants, including a crucial requirement: your DS-160 barcode number must precisely match the one used to schedule your appointment. Even small errors could require you to complete a new DS-160 application.
This blog post summarizes the upcoming changes to help you avoid delays.